Chapter 871
Ellinor cocked an eyebrow, “Theo, Rome wasn’t built in a day ya know. Your sister turned out this way because you
and your folks spoiled her silly when she was a kid. You can’t just kick her to the curb. Maybe you should have some
patience, go a few rounds with her, and let her figure things out so she can change on her own.”
Theo froze a bit. Ellinor always knew how to look out for him.
He was tough on Veronica, but deep down, he couldn’t bear to really kick her out.
Where would she go? Back to her flirtatious mom? She’d just get worse!
Veronica might be his half-sister, but she was his only sister and she meant something to him.
Back when he was swamped with work, he didn’t have time to discipline her Since she was feeling lonely at home,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇthe’d try to fulfill all her whims.
As she grew older, Veronica’s flaws started to show She was lazy and arrogant, no one at school wanted to be
friends with her.
She had been a real pain in the neck for him all these years
Theo gently pinched Ellinor’s cheek You act like a little devil but you’re always so sensible that it’s heartbreaking”
Ellinor rolled her eyes, Shoo, shool I’m making noodles, don’t bug mel
With that, she wriggled out of his grip turned around and started to cook
Theo, however wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. What noodles?
Ellinor frowned, ‘Cbviously the noodles you’re gonna eat! Theo, did you forget you haven’t eaten yet?”
“I’m not hungry I’ll eat later, let me
aste of you first
As he spoke, he took the bowl of egg mixture from her and placed it to the side. He twisted her around, held her
close, and kissed her gently
“Theo stop”
Sometimes Ellinor really couldn’t handle this mi kissing obsession. She had to question it
She just wanted to make him some noodles, why was it so hard?.
Only after a long while did Theo let her go, but her legs were already weak
To prevent him from making any more moi
Ellinor shooed him away.
‘Theo, go wait outside! Don’t bother me here! I cant work with you around”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe smiled. “Why can’t you work? Is it because you’re too nervous with me here?
Ellinor rolled her eyes, “Isn’t it because you cant keep your hands to yourself? Go, go, go! Get out! Or I won’t let you
eat when I’m done cooking Theo stopped teasing her “Alright, alright, I’m going. Be careful, don’t burn yourself *
“Yeah, yeah, whatever
With that, Then left.
Finally Ellinor could breathe a sigh of relief and concentrate on making noodles for him.
Just as the noodles were almost done, her phone rang. It was a call from Chase
Ellinor answered “Chase, what’s up?”
Chase’s voice was senous. “Ellinor, I just received some news. Someone’s been digging around in the village where
you grew up ”
Ellinor’s brows furrowed, “Digging into my past? Who?”
Chase replied, “Our sources confirm that it’s someone sent by the Howard family”
Ellinor squinted thoughtfully “How far have they gotten?